James E. Gauch

Jim Gauch has substantial experience in complex litigation at both the trial court and appellate levels in a broad range of matters, including securities fraud, antitrust, energy, bankruptcy, government contract fraud, product liability, corporate governance, and international law. Representative matters include defense of Ernst & Young in private securities fraud litigation and before the Securities and Exchange Commission, defense of Bridgestone/Firestone in product liability and securities fraud litigation, defense of TRW in qui tam litigation under the False Claims Act, the successful resolution of antitrust claims against Nextel Communications, representation of the Dart Group Corporation in a highly publicized corporate governance dispute, and representation of First American Bankshares in multiparty litigation arising out of the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International.

Drawing upon his prior government experience, Jim has also advised clients on litigation options and alternatives in dealings with various federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Those matters have included advice concerning constitutional and Administrative Procedure Act challenges to administrative enforcement actions as well as advice on the substantive requirements of the particular statutes at issue.